Creamy Garlic Cream Cheese Chicken is a rich and satisfying dish perfect for cozy dinners at home. The tender chicken is smothered in a velvety cream cheese sauce infused with garlic, creating a flavorful meal that's irresistibly comforting.
Ingredients
4bonelessskinless chicken breasts
1tablespoonolive oil
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
3garlic clovesminced
8ouncescream cheesesoftened
1cupchicken broth
1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsleychopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the cream cheese, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth and creamy. Add Italian seasoning and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve with pasta, rice, or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
Mushrooms: I love the mushrooms in with this recipe but you could skip them if you don’t have any on hand - or don’t like them. I’ve made this without mushrooms before and it was still delicious.Cream cheese: I use the ⅓-less fat cream cheese and it’s deliciously creamy. Go for the real deal if you prefer, but I don’t recommend using fat free cream cheese.Broth: If you don’t have any chicken broth, you could substitute vegetable broth or just use water.Cheese: I love the melty mozzarella on top but you could also try this served with grated Parmesan if you prefer.Herbs: The parsley is good as a garnish but adds a nice herby freshness too. Feel free to skip it or to use some dried herbs as a seasoning on the chicken if you’d like.